Jeffrey Smith
Jeffrey L. Smith is an seasoned search engine optimization strategist and founder of Seo Design Solutions Search Engine Optimization Company in Chicago. Jeffrey has been involved in internet marketing since 1995 and brings fresh optimization methods and SEO Solutions for businesses seeking organic search engine optimization.
Articles by this Author
Is Search Engine Optimization Optimizing Itself?
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 07/3/2008
- Search Engine Marketing
- Unrated
Before intuitive search engine spiders employed filters with AI(artificial intelligence like prowess), the semantic web and phrase based information retrieval were only concepts in the minds of fledgling engineers.
Now, the reality is, SEO (an acronym for search engine optimization) is the culmination of testing, analysis and conclusion through heuristic trial and error.
The Top 5 Sites that Rank for Marketing
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 06/13/2008
- Marketing
- Unrated
Say you wanted to rank for the word "marketing" in Google for example, what is the first thing you would do to optimize such a broad phrase?
SEO Consulting or SEO Services?
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 06/12/2008
- Search Engine Marketing
- Unrated
Does your business need SEO Services or an SEO Consultant? The definitive answer, it depends.
Do You Need an SEO Consultant or SEO Services?
Harvesting Organic Keywords for SEO
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 06/2/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
The importance of evaluating the effects of SEO over time using analytics is imperative for your optimization efforts.
Search Engine Optimization Simplified
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 06/2/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Nothing like going back to search engine optimization basics, there are no secrets in SEO, just overlapping processes which yield favorable results when combined or on the contrary hinder other processes from maturing to optimal efficiency.
Competitive Search Engine Solutions
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 05/31/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
If you have ever pondered how a particular competitor distanced themselves distinctly in the top 3 positions for a competitive search term. How is it that they remain stable and calm and seem virtually unaffected by the churning results that rage below the top 3 positions that literally update by the minute?
Managing Link Weight Through Building Link Insurance
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 05/23/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Are your links heavy enough to compete? Try adding some link weight to the equation to strengthen your sites link profile.
How to Increase Link Popularity
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 05/23/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Despite the narcissistic love affair we can develop with our own sites, sometimes on-page factors are just not enough, you need to nurture your content with links to get the job done. Here are 10 ways to increase your reach, increase link popularity and make your site more attractive.
Online Shopping, E-commerce & E-Tail Marketing
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 05/20/2008
- E-Business
- Unrated
Who thought shopping online could be so easy, simply opening a browser, conducting a search, finding a great product online and making a purchase is nothing out of the ordinary for millions of consumers each day.
The convenience of E-tail and online shopping have reached new heights.
Keyword Research and Grooming Your Site for Success
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 05/19/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Before you leap into a hasty relationship with the wrong keywords, get cozy with your audience and try to place yourself in the mind of your ideal visitor to think how they would think and more importantly to search how they would search.
Finding the Most Searched Keywords for SEO
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 05/19/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
If you are involved in SEO or online marketing, you already understand that not all keywords convert. So, finding the most searched keywords for your business is pivotal to popularity or poverty for driving relevant traffic to your site.
Confessions of a Search Engine Optimization Specialist
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 05/19/2008
- Search Engine Marketing
- Unrated
Did you know that achieving high rankings in search engines has more to do with content than on-page or off page factors alone?
Search Engine Optimization Factors
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/26/2008
- Search Engine Marketing
- Unrated
Like anything, SEO is a tool that has it's place in the grand scheme of things, sometimes you need a hammer, other times you need a screwdriver. So, essentially knowing how and when to employ SEO, can be more pertinent than that the defining motive of why.
The Advantages of Online Marketing
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/26/2008
- Unrated
As traditional off-line markets are embracing online marketing to eagerly promote products and services, the need to refine the sales and fulfillment cycles based on supply and demand are a necessity.
The Advantages of Online Marketing
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/17/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
The advantages of using an online marketing company for sales, branding and exposure is self-evident. As traditional off-line markets are embracing online marketing to eagerly promote products and services, the need to refine the sales and fulfillment cycles based on supply and demand are a necessity.
The Importance of Tags and Titles for Internet Marketing
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/15/2008
- Unrated
With search engine queries, link baiting, viral marketing and social media networks, curious surfers have a million and one ways to search or be found online. Using tags and titles is one way to reach your target audience effectively.
Tracking Your Search Engine Optimization Results
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/15/2008
- Search Engine Marketing
- Unrated
Sometime you have to go backward in order to move forward. What happens when you hit your keyword ceiling (when you have squeezed the last drop of traffic from your keywords) and the traffic plateaus? Just like an SEO sleuth, you have to dawn your research cap, break out the optimization map and change your SEO method to produce exciting new results.
Link Building and SEO Link Development Strategies
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/15/2008
- Search Engine Marketing
- Unrated
Depending on your link building and development strategy, finding the right link velocity (the rate in which you acquire or lose links) can determine how your pages rank respectively in search engines.
The Value of Writing Great Content for SEO
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/13/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
If you want your business to thrive online, then using search engines for advertising and marketing is mandatory for optimal visibility. The real question is how much can you afford to spend? and how cost-effective is the medium for producing traffic and conversion?
SEO Web Marketing, The Evolution of SEO Design, Development and Marketing
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/5/2008
- Internet Marketing
- Unrated
Before there was SEO web design which evolved from web design, now we have SEO web marketing which has evolved from marketing and web development to craft the ideal landing pages that convert. What are the three fundamentals for acquiring a high ranking position? Read this article and find out.
SEO Basics - Starting With Search Engine Optimization Basics
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/1/2008
- Search Engine Marketing
- Unrated
Search engine optimization is not rocket science, but it is demanding. Here are basic SEO strategies you can apply to assist your content in ranking higher organically. Rather than a search engine optimization tutorial, this is an overview of basic SEO.
The Dangers of Shady Link Building
- By Jeffrey Smith
- Published 04/1/2008
- Search Engine Marketing
- Unrated
It's not always about the links. quality is more important than quantity. This article discusses what happens when link building goes bad and how to get back in the game if your pages catch a bad link.



